The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Sergeant Nouguno, French Army, for gallantry in action while attached to and serving with the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa in 1942/1943. Sergeant Nouguno, with total disregard of his personal safety, continually exposed himself to enemy fire in the course of numerous patrols to obtain valuable information concerning enemy positions.